Departmental Staff.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Questions (331)

Olwyn Enright

Question:

329 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff appointed by him from outside the Civil Service since the general election 2002; the job descriptions for these staff; the salaries and expenses paid to these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8334/04]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

Since the General Election in 2002 there has been one appointment to the post of press officer to my office from outside the Civil Service. The total amount for salary and expenses paid from 6 June 2002 to 26 March 2004 is €119,337.84 broken down as €115,616.91 for salary and €3,720.93 for expenses.